Girls prep of the week: Allison Galuszka

 What she did: With her team trailing Tam 5-4 late in Tuesday's MCAL contest, Galuszka scored the game-tying goal, and with one minute left, delivered the game-winner as the Wildcats kept their undefeated league record intact. Galuszka scored four of her team's six goals against Tam and had seven goals for the week.

 What she said: "We knew coming into (the Tam game) they were really formidable. Even after we fell behind late, we kept our composure as a team. There was a huge crowd and everyone was so excited and pumped up, so I just tried to relax and play. I needed to make that last shot, so I knew I had to get the best possible angle."

 What's next: A battle of unbeaten teams is Tuesday when MC takes on Drake for first place in the MCAL. "We know it will be a battle — it always is against Drake. The rivalry is very intense. We're both undefeated and we know it's going to be a great game." Galuszka also said she plans to play college water polo and is busy sending out applications.

 Out of the pool: Galuszka is "super" involved in high school activities and serves as an associated student body officer at MC. She also spends countless hours performing community service work, coaching the Marin Special Olympics swim team and providing child care at Manzanita Child Care Center in Marin City.

 Trivial matter: Galuszka takes pride in her motivational skills. "I'm a big motivator and like to stay focused on motivating and inspiring others. A lot of times before a big game, we have a talk together as a team. I try to keep the girls motivated and on the right track, always positive and looking forward."

 Coach Andrew Morris: "She started off a little slow in the Tam game, but once she got past her pre-game jitters, she was critical for our offensive success in that game. She's a great team leader for us. She believes in herself and in her team and is willing to take on any role, offensively or defensively, in the pool."